About Nancy Barkley

As the Founder of Honeymoons and Get-A-Ways, I have spent 25+ years shaping extraordinary destination weddings and events worldwide, helping couples, venues, and hospitality brands turn travel into memorable, seamless, and culturally immersive experiences. My work combines strategic vision, cultural insight, and exceptional service, ensuring every celebration is as meaningful as it is unforgettable.

Beyond planning events, I advise hospitality leaders on business development, guest experience, and brand growth. I speak on international stages about entrepreneurship, destination events, and tourism strategy, and I contribute insights on travel, culture, and lifestyle to leading media outlets including Forbes, The New York Times, CNN, and MSN.

As the writer behind The Culture & Travel Report, I share stories on travel, culture, lifestyle, wellness, and weddings—engaging readers with insights that inspire curiosity, style, and fresh perspectives.
What I bring to every collaboration:

A global mindset and cross-cultural expertise.
A strategic, results-driven approach to both events and business growth.
A reputation for creating experiences that leave lasting impressions on guests and communities.
I don’t just plan events—I build meaningful connections between people, places, and possibilities.

Open to collaborations with hospitality partners, venues, tourism boards, and media.

Monica Roma has been working in the event industry since 2005. She has organised bespoke events in Italy specifically for international clients coming from all around the world. 

Her excellent communications and marketing skills have been a crucial base in creating amazing events all across the Italian country. 

Her ability to work in a team, anticipating the wishes of her client and of their guests, her creative skills and excellent taste combined with savoir faire and thoroughness are the qualities that distinguish Monica Roma and that are the trademark of her events: a unique and tailor made experience that guests will remember for a long time.

Monica is based in Italy and through the years has developed a deep knowledge of the best venues and hotels all across the Italian country. She is leader in her field in scouting the most amazing locations in Italy for an elopement, an intimate event or a group holiday experience.

Monica Roma @ LeoEventi